Russian Olympics chief: IOC came under strong political pressure
"I believe that the IOC was under a very strong influence judging from remarks of U.S. senators and Western press reports," Zhukov said
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Oklahoma sheriff arrested after allegations of meth use & strippers at...
A 62-year-old sheriff from Oklahoma has been accused of turning his own home into a drug den where his son dealt methamphetamine, while it is also believed he helped to cover up a missing person’s...
View ArticleFINA confirms ban on Russian titled swimmer Efimova from 2016 Olympics
The statement from FINA said: "Athletes withdrawn by the ROC: Mikhail Dovgalyuk, Yulia Efimova, Natalia Lovtcova, Anastasia Krapivina (Marathon Swimming)"
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Farage turns down £250k reality TV offer
Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage says there is “no way” he would be taking up an offer to feature on this year’s ‘I’m A Celebrity... get me out of here!’, despite reportedly being offered £250,000....
View ArticleRussian Olympic Committee approves establishment of public anti-doping...
The commission will be headed by Vitaly Smirnov, an honorary member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), according to ROC President Alexander Zhukov
View ArticleAfghanistan Motivated to Enhance Anti-Terrorist Work With Russia
According to the Afghan National Security adviser, the country is interested in enhancing its cooperation with Russia against international terrorism.
View ArticleAppeal to Try Blair Over Iraq Invasion Now Requires UK Gov't Reply
The petition urging the UK parliament to hold former Prime Minister Tony Blair accountable for Britain's involvement in the Iraq War has gathered 10,000 signatories requiring a response from the...
View ArticleSweden Hosts Second World Mosquito-Catching Championship
The second unofficial world competition for mosquito catching was held over the weekend in Overtornea, Sweden.
View ArticleRyanair Takes Off to Europe as Brexit Brings Business Turbulence
Budget airline Ryanair has announced it will "pivot" growth away from UK airports and instead focus on European hubs, following the EU referendum result, making it one of a number of international...
View ArticleThink Tank Urges EU to Tackle Russian NGOs
The Brussels-based Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies called on the European Union to take a number of measures to fight against organizations officially or unofficially funded by the Russian...
View ArticleUkraine’s foreign ministry issues note of protest over Medvedev’s trip to Crimea
Earlier today, Medvedev chaired a government meeting in the city of Sevastopol dedicated to the development of motor road network in Crimea
View ArticleKabul to Hold Talks With Taliban If ‘Says Yes to Peace’
The Afghan National Security adviser said that the country was ready to hold talks with Taliban if the latter assumed a peaceful track.
View ArticleKabul to Voice New Anti-Drug Smuggling Ideas at July 26 Talks - Adviser
The Afghan National Security adviser said that Kabul would voice new proposals on the joint fight against drug trafficking with Russia at a meeting on July 26 in Moscow.
View ArticleMutko calls on IAAS president to allow clean Russian athletes compete at Rio
Russian sports minister has called on IAAF President to allow clean Russian athletes, including Yelena Isinbayeva, Sergei Shubenkov and Maria Kuchina, to compete at the upcoming Olympic Games
View ArticleAfghan Security Adviser to Discuss Russia’s Mi-35 Deliveries
Afghan National Security Adviser Hanif Atmar told Sputnik on Monday he planned to discuss Russian arms and Mi-35 helicopter deliveries with Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev on Tuesday.
View ArticleSocial Media on IOC Decision: 'Rio Without Russia - Boring!'
Many social network users expressed their joy following the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) not to ban the entire Russian team from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
View ArticleRussian Swimmer Efimova Appeals Rio Olympics Ban in Sport Arbitration Court
Russian four-time world champion swimmer Yulia Efimova is filing an appeal in the International Arbitration Court for Sport (CAS) over a doping-related ban on her participation in the upcoming 2016...
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Ankara ready to resume talks on Turkish Stream project
Turkey has confirmed it’s ready to continue negotiations on the Turkish Stream gas pipeline project, said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich as representatives from the energy ministries...
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Authorities fine Russian schools for using cellular signal jammers at exams
A Russian media and internet watchdog has fined several schools for obstructing radio communications, after their administrations installed signal jammers in order to prevent pupils from using...
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Juncker rules out special UK deal but insists there’s ‘no deadline’ for Brexit
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker appeared to play both good and bad cop on Monday when he said that Britain could take its time before triggering Article 50, while also stating that...
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